Agnes Scott College Admissions Profile
Agnes Scott College is located in Decatur, GA. It serves roughly 923 students with a student-faculty ratio near 10:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 67%. Estimated in-state tuition is $45,786 ($45,786 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $46,500.
This is your liberal arts education, reimagined, at Agnes Scott College. U.S. News & World Report ranked Agnes Scott #1 Most Innovative Liberal Arts College for seven straight years and #3 in the nation for First Year Experience. These accolades are due to our signature approach to the liberal arts: SUMMIT. All students, regardless of major, take a rigorous curriculum focused on leadership, global citizenship and professional success. You will engage in small classrooms (an average class size of 15) and in the community with over 60 clubs and organizations. You will also have the chance to explore the Atlanta community, as one of the best southern cities for culture, cuisine and internship opportunities. We're committed to your success. 100% of our students earn some form of financial aid. 80% of our students choose to complete research or internships, and 96% have a job or grad school placement one year post-graduation. Join us and become a Scottie!
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- First-year retention: 80%
- Graduation rate: 71%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $45,786
- Out-of-state tuition: $45,786
- Average net price: $60,585
- Pell grant recipients: 39%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Design
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Nursing
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
- Popular program: Health Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
- Campus life: Global Learning
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Campus Visit: April 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Campus Visit: April 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $46,500, underscoring the return on investment for Agnes Scott College students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- Test midpoints: 1,276 SAT / — ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 80%
- Graduation rate: 71%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 10:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / — male